Watsons UAE

Watsons UAE is a prominent health and beauty retail brand operating in the United Arab Emirates, part of the AS Watson Group, which is the world's largest international health and beauty retailer.

With heritage spanning over 185 years, AS Watson Group operates more than 17,000 stores across 31 markets globally, including 8,000 health and beauty stores and over 1,500 pharmacies. In 2024, the group recorded revenue of approximately US$24 billion, reflecting its expansive market presence and leadership in health and beauty retail.

Watsons UAE operates under a franchise partnership with the regional retail conglomerate Al-Futtaim since 2020. This partnership has driven rapid growth, establishing 17 physical store locations within the UAE as of early 2025, with the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region hosting over 31 Watsons stores combined. The stores are located in major malls such as Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Nakheel Mall, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre, and more, providing widespread accessibility to consumers.